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Aide-
SPED
Job
Description
JOB
TITLE:
Aide-SPED-Service
Provider
DATE
REVISED:
July
24,
2025
REPORTS
TO:
Operations
Supervisor
DEPARTMENT/CAMPUS:
Facility
&
School
Services:
Transportation
PAY
GRADE:
BD1/177
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
JOB
PURPOSE
SUMMARY:
This
position
is
responsible
for
ensuring
safe
and
efficient
student
transportation
by
assisting
with
boarding,
securing
passengers,
operating
assistive
equipment,
and
maintaining
safety
protocols.
This
position
also
supports
students
with
special
needs
and
collaborates
with
the
bus
driver
to
create
a
secure
and
supportive
environment.
KEY
FUNCTIONS,
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES,
AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Student
Transportation
Support
and
Safety
Operations:
1.
Monitors
and
supervises
students
at
all
times
while
traveling
to
ensure
safety
and
compliance
with
behavior
expectations.
2.
Provides
required
support
to
special
education
students,
including
assisting
with
mobility,
equipment,
and
communication
needs.
3.
Operates
and
manages
specialized
equipment
such
as
wheelchair
lifts
and
occupant
restraint
systems
as
trained
by
designated
personnel.
4.
Aids
in
the
safe
boarding
and
deboarding
of
students,
including
securing
wheelchairs,
adjusting
seat
belts,
and
managing
other
safety
equipment.
5.
Assists
students
in
evacuating
the
bus
during
emergencies,
which
may
require
lifting
or
pulling
students
to
safety.
6.
Supports
the
bus
driver
in
maintaining
student
discipline
and
ensures
behavioral
concerns
are
handled
appropriately.
7.
Parent
and
Teacher
Communication:
Relays
or
redirects
questions
from
parents
and
teachers
to
the
bus
driver
as
appropriate.
8.
Prepares
and
maintains
accurate
records
as
assigned
by
the
driver,
including
logs
of
incidents
or
required
documentation.
9.
Participates
in
training
sessions,
including
CPR
and
First
Aid
certification,
to
maintain
knowledge
of
safety
protocols
and
student
needs.
10.
Assists
in
maintaining
the
cleanliness
of
the
bus
interior,
ensuring
a
hygienic
and
safe
environment.
11.
Maintains
complete
knowledge
of
bus
routes
and
guides
substitute
drivers
as
necessary.
12.
Assists
with
attending
to
students
with
health
needs,
as
directed.
13.
Provides
support,
as
directed,
in
mediating
minor
disputes
among
students
to
help
ensure
a
peaceful
and
safe
environment,
while
escalating
issues
to
the
driver
or
appropriate
supervisor,
as
necessary.
14.
Participates
in
training
sessions
on
crisis
management
techniques,
including
de-escalation
strategies,
in
order
to
provide
assistance
in
addressing
behavioral
challenges.
15.
Promotes
an
inclusive
environment
by
assisting
students
with
diverse
needs,
ensuring
they
feel
supported
and
safe
during
transportation.
16.
Assists
in
performing
daily
inspections
of
safety
equipment,
such
as
seat
belts,
harnesses,
and
wheelchair
restraints,
ensuring
they
are
in
working
order
before
each
trip.
17.
Assists
the
bus
driver
with
pre-trip
and
post-trip
inspections
to
identify
potential
safety
hazards,
such
as
misplaced
items
or
damaged
seats.
18.
Maintains
open
communication
with
transportation
staff,
parents,
and
school
administrators
to
share
relevant
student
information
or
concerns.
19.
Documents
and
reports
any
incidents
involving
student
behavior,
safety
issues,
or
medical
emergencies
to
the
transportation
supervisor
in
a
timely
manner.
20.
Completes
and
submits
trip
logs
every
Friday
to
ensure
they
are
reviewed
and
processed
in
a
timely
manner.
1
Aide-
SPED
Job
Description
21.
Assists
in
the
execution
of
routine
bus
evacuation
drills,
teaching
students
proper
safety
protocols
for
emergencies.
Compliance:
22.
Performs
all
duties
in
accordance
with
standard
procedures
and
protocols
established
by
the
Transportation
Department
and
the
District,
and
as
set
forth
by
governing
entities
and
regulatory
requirements
including,
but
not
limited
to,
Texas
Education
Code,
Texas
Administrative
Code,
Texas
Transportation
Code,
Texas
Department
of
Public
Safety,
Texas
Health
&
Safety
Code,
Texas
Accessibility
Standards,
Occupational
Safety
and
Health
Administration
(OSHA),
Americans
with
Disabilities
Act
(ADA),
and
Section
504
of
the
Rehabilitation
Act.
23.
Demonstrates
and
maintains
proficient
working
knowledge
and
understanding
of
compliance
requirements
and
standards
including,
but
not
limited
to,
student
transportation
safety,
workplace
safety,
personal
protective
equipment
(PPE)
use,
safe
operation
of
bus
equipment,
emergency
evacuation
procedures,
as
well
as
protocols
governing
secure
handling
of
safety
restraints,
wheelchair
lifts,
and
other
specialized
equipment
to
maintain
a
safe
and
compliant
transportation
environment
for
all
passengers.
24.
Monitors
respective
work
activity
for
variances
and
anomalies.
25.
Identifies
and
timely
reports
any
known
or
suspected
compliance
issues
to
appropriate
personnel.
26.
Assists
with
audits
and
the
preparation
for
audits,
whether
initiated
internally
or
externally,
as
assigned.
27.
Adheres
to
all
other
District
wide
policies
and
procedures
including,
but
not
limited
to,
human
resources,
safety,
and
emergency
protocols.
General:
28.
Demonstrates
support
towards
the
District's
Shared
Vision,
Mission,
and
Promise
2
Purpose.
29.
Displays
integrity,
responsibility,
accountability,
teamwork,
and
ethics.
30.
Assists
department
leadership
in
the
compilation
of
miscellaneous
confidential
reports,
as
requested.
31.
Attends
departmental
and
organizational
meetings,
as
required.
32.
Participates
in
continuing
education
programs
and
related
activities
relevant
to
the
job
function,
as
required.
33.
Performs
assigned
job
duties
and
responsibilities
in
accordance
with
established
performance
expectations,
as
well
as
with
District
policies,
procedures,
protocols
and
standard
practices.
34.
Demonstrates
basic
working
knowledge
and
understanding
of
software
systems
and
applications
pertaining
to
student
transportation
management,
incident
reporting,
training
and
compliance,
communication,
and
other
programs
relevant
to
the
job
function.
35.
Performs
other
duties
as
assigned.
MINIMUM
EDUCATION,
EXPERIENCE
&
CREDENTIAL
REQUIREMENTS
High
school
diploma
or
equivalent
GED
Six
months
of
experience
working
in
a
same
or
similar
capacity
within
a
public
school
District
setting;
or
An
equivalent
combination
of
education
and
work
experience
CORE
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS
&
ABILITIES:
Safety :
Identifies
and
appropriately
addresses
existing
and
predictable
hazards
in
the
working
environment
that
could
pose
dangers
to
others
or
the
environment.
Problem
Solving:
Identifies
potential
issues,
sources
for
appropriate
solutions
by
looking
beyond
the
obvious,
and
applies
effective
methods
for
solving
problems
in
support
of
the
goals
of
the
department.
Empathy:
Genuinely
seeks
to
understand
and
respect
others'
perspectives
and
emotions
while
encouraging
a
culture
of
compassion,
empathy,
and
support.
Communication
(Verbal
&
Written):
Conveys
verbal
and
written
information
using
effective
techniques
and
approaches
that
provide
clarity,
promote
teamwork,
and
drive
efficiency.
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS
&
WORKING
CONDITIONS:
2
Aide-
SPED
Job
Description
This
position
requires
frequent
standing,
walking,
bending,
and
lifting,
with
occasional
kneeling,
sitting,
and
reaching
to
assist
students
and
operate
bus
equipment.
The
role
involves
lifting
and
securing
objects
weighing
up
to
100
lbs.,
such
as
wheelchairs,
safety
harnesses,
and
other
assistive
devices,
using
proper
lifting
techniques
and
equipment
to
prevent
injury.
Duties
may
require
working
in
various
positions,
including
crouching
or
kneeling,
to
secure
student
restraints
or
assist
with
mobility
equipment.
Work
is
conducted
primarily
on
buses
and
at
pickup
or
drop-off
locations,
with
exposure
to
varying
temperatures,
weather
conditions
(heat,
cold,
rain,
wind),
and
environmental
factors
such
as
noise,
vibrations,
and
potential
distractions.
Frequent
exposure
to
bus-related
sensory
challenges
requires
focus,
resilience,
and
sustained
physical
stamina,
particularly
during
extended
shifts
or
challenging
situations.
Strict
adherence
to
safety
protocols,
including
the
proper
use
of
personal
protective
equipment
(PPE),
is
essential.
Regular
training
on
equipment
operation,
workplace
safety,
and
the
effective
use
of
PPE
is
required
to
ensure
a
secure
and
compliant
transportation
environment
for
all
passengers.
EMPLOYEE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
My
signature
below
acknowledges
that
I
have
received
and
read
my
job
description,
and
that
I
understand
the
scope,
essential
job
duties,
knowledge,
skills,
and
abilities,
and
working
environment
that
apply
to
my
job.
I
further
acknowledge
that
I
can
safely
and
effectively
perform
the
essential
job
duties
with
or
without
reasonable
accommodation,
and
in
accordance
with
the
policies,
procedures,
expectations,
and
standards
of
the
District.
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